Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $28,960 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.92
10th percentile $21,960
90th percentile $35,740
Employed locally 30
National median $33,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,960
    25th
    $23,230
    50th (median)
    $28,960
    75th
    $29,270
    90th
    $35,740

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary vs area income 45% Median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,250
    Chico, CA $41,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $39,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $38,730
    Modesto, CA $38,460

    Nearby metros — Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,600
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $27,700
    Lubbock, TX $26,570
    El Paso, TX $22,740

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Waco, TX is $13.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.18 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salaries?

    The median Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials salary in Waco, TX is 14.5% below the national median of $33,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials in Waco?

    Entry-level Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (10th percentile) earn around $21,960 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,230.